Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Saturday Evening, June 8 We were pleased when Jere and Kristen invited us to go Sight & Sound to see Noah. We had seen the old version – about twenty years ago – but had not yet seen the 2013 showing. Jere’s family With us We had never been so close to the stage. Our seat was in […]
Every day is a terrible day for a miserable person, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
While I was at the baby shower, Cerwin was at Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Truck Driving Competition – at Harrisburg Community College. Each year PMTA leadership asks TFC to have personnel there to promote our ministry to truck drivers. Scott Weidner, TFC President and CEO, and Jeff Batzer, TFC Executive Vice President of Ministry Programs represented the ministry this year. […]
After the cake break we were each given a small container of Play Dough and asked to design a baby. After watching a few people, I decided that I should photograph others instead of spending much time making a Play Dough Baby – because my sculpting skills are very limited. Enjoy. I like the simplicity of this one. She did this […]
love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Philippians 2:2 (The Message)
I had trouble choosing the photos I wanted to post because I took so many. Saturday, June 8 There were many beautifully wrapped gifts under the pavilion. Our nephew Bryan and his wife, Leslie, know they are having a boy, so it was a very blue shower. Bryan is the son of Cerwin’s brother, Elvin. Leslie […]
controlled by God’s will and not by human desires. 1 Peter 4:2 (Good News Translation)
These words are all synonyms of the word miscellaneous – which is a perfect description for this entry of recent happenings in our lives. I received this photo of our granddaughter Lydia (from Maine) and the taggy blanket she made for a little boy – the son of a secretary at VoTech where she attends. I never heard of a taggy blanket, […]
God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in us—perfect love! 1 John 4:12 (The Message)
To Our Favorite Nathan We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
than fine jewels. Nothing you desire has more value. Proverbs 3:15 (Easy-to-Read Version)
is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical. James 3:17 (New English Translation)
Josh and Jenna’s Graduation Ceremony We watched a split screen as pairs of students arrived through two separate hallway entrances. Our two gave each other a “high-five” as they came into view of the photographer. They were pleased to walk together – which happened alphabetically. Welcome by the school principal. The Star Spangled Banner Josh […]
to number our days so that we may truly live and achieve wisdom. Psalm 90:12 (The Voice)
I will begin with Hezekiah, because he was the first to graduate. Hezekiah grew up in Maine, and is the sixth child of our oldest daughter Diane and her husband, Mark. Mark and Diane’s children: Elizabeth, Hannah, Josiah, Abigail, Elijah (died at 5 months), Hezekiah, and Lydia. The photos were taken by Diane and Elizabeth. Pemaquid Point, Maine […]
I think I just figured out how to add a link to my page so you can subscribe to my new blog and receive an email notice when I post new information. Some of you have been asking. It is on the bottom left of my home page. Let me know if it works – or if it doesn’t. […]
your hand strong, your right hand victorious.Psalm 89:13 (New English Translation)
Thursday, June 6 We are blessed to have a public school system that allows graduating students to hold baccalaureate at a local church. The program cover. Photos of each of the 224 students was projected on the screen as we waited for the service to begin. Our granddaughter Jenna. Our grandson Josh. Attendance was not […]
in every circumstance, do to others as you would have them do to you. Matthew 7:12 (The Voice)
We were pleased to receive an invitation to John and Marilyn’s Anniversary Celebration. Marilyn and I were childhood friends. We don’t remember when we met. It was probably in Sunday school. We were told to park at Martin Tree Service – and that transportation would be provided to Jeff (their son) and Hannah’s barn. We loved the transportation […]
works and faith, fit together hand in glove.James 2:18 (The Message)
Sunday, June 2 We are birthday friends from many years ago – Marcy, Joanne, Cookie, and me. Marcy, Joanne, and I became friends in high school, and Cookie joined our birthday group when she and Gene were a young married couple – seeking a relationship with the Lord. Marcy was Cookie’s first contact because they lived close […]
love each other deeply, because love makes you willing to forgive many sins. 1 Peter 4:8 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Blue Jays Female Cardinal Male Cardinal Carolina Wren This was funny to watch. Apparently another bird began building a nest in this birdhouse – and this wren thought it was his house. He was throwing stuff out as fast as he could. You may wonder why this house has two entry/exit holes. It’s because a woodpecker made the […]
Deb brought some fresh cinnamon buns the other morning when bringing us magnets she designed for the Truck Rally driver’s packets. It was a beautiful morning, so we enjoyed coffee on the deck. What a delightful way to spend half-an-hour.
and he preserves it by his wisdom. With his own understanding he stretched out the heavens. Jeremiah 51:15 (New Living Translation)
Celebrating With Our Grandson, Josh The ceremony was held at a local high school. Looking serious Now he and Matt saw us. A slide show of the students in training. Our row: Josh’s girlfriend, Allie, Jana, Jere, and Kristen Mark, a grandson of friends from church, Marlin and Sue, received a certifice in plumbing. Bryton (center) […]
2 Corinthians 13:11 (The Message)
your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand. Philippians 2:4 (The Message)
Memorial Day – Monday, May 27 – A Family Project There were lots of weeds to be cut down, leaves to be raked, and branches and things left over from last winter to be burned. My brother Dale and I started weed eating early to prepare the way for those who were coming with rakes and […]